Media Release for Friday, January 30, 2026

Calls for Service:
(Jan 29 at 8:00am – Jan 30 at 8:00am) 75

Drug Search Warrant Arrest

A 55-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an investigation into drug trafficking activities in Peterborough.

At approximately 7:30pm on Thursday, January 29, 2026, officers with the Drug Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence in the Sherbrooke Street and Medical Drive.

Officers seized:

• 4 grams of Fentanyl
• 12.7 grams of Crack Cocaine
• 85 Dilaudid pills
• Small amount of Canadian Currency

As a result of the search, a 55-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with:

• Traffick in Schedule I Substance - Cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Dilaudid
• Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court today, January 30, 2026.

Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communication Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217

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